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It was great to attend the Green Transition Ecosystems Research Forum at the Design Museum recently with my colleague Harriet Shaw, as part of SQW's evaluation of the Future Observatory: Design the Green Transition programme. All four GTE projects provided an update on the varied activities they have undertaken to date and there were really interesting discussions on multidisciplinary working, legacy and longevity, and how to showcase the wide range of emerging impacts. Thank you Salah ud Din for hosting the day!
Helping businesses, projects and programmes to achieve green transition through design innovation and strategic partnerships.
I organised & hosted the Green Transition Ecosystems Research Forum at #FutureObservatory, the Design Museum last week. It was an incredible day of learning & connecting the GTEs consortium. This forum celebrated a significant one-year milestone for the GTEs as they are achieving real-world impact in placed-based ecosystems, guided by our Principal Investigators: Paul Rodgers & Mel Woods of Design HOPES Justin Magee, represented by Susann Power (Co-I) of Future Island-Island Flora Samuel of Public Map Platform/ Llwyfan Map Cyhoeddus Pete Walker & Jo Patterson of Transforming Homes A huge thank you to: Dr Allan Sudlow for presenting the Future Observatory: Design the Green Transition Programme & future aspirations for the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded design research. Dr Alalea Kia from Imperial College London for presenting her UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship on climate resilient infrastructure. Rachel Cooper OBE, Lady, for leading a panel discussion with Lisa Macintyre, Greg Keeffe, Scott Orford & Louise King on strategies for managing complex stakeholders in fast-paced projects. Prof. Jeremy Till for leading a panel discussion with Euan Winton, Alison Gault, Professor Alec Shepley, Steve Coombs on moving beyond traditional & academic research outputs to foster real-world impact and deeper community engagement. Saskia Gent for leading a panel discussion with Stuart Galloway, Tom Jefferies, Ronita Bardhan, Robert Grover that examined the methods for collecting & presenting impact. Harry Kerr of Innovate UK for leading the breakout session on the legacy & longevity of research & how to sustain projects beyond funding. Dr Torange Khonsari for leading a parallel session on cross-disciplinary collaborations where participants shared lessons & opportunities for future collaborations. I am forever grateful to Rrof. Clive Grinyer for his heartfelt closing remarks - the key takeaways were: Design as action: Unlike traditional research, design research builds, constructs & emphasises real-world impact, as evident in the four GTEs, each with powerful lessons & tangible progress. The importance of co-creation & community engagement: A recurring theme in the four GTEs was the emphasis on how building with communities, not just for them, can reshape our approach to addressing climate challenges & societal needs. The power of storytelling in design: From hiring bards and visualising futures to showcasing impact and making ideas tangible, it can catalyse change. Design research empowers us to prototype, learn, and evolve, embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth. As we step into the next year of this journey, let’s continue pushing boundaries, creating impact, and fostering resilient, anti-fragile communities. It's a privilege to see these projects come together. Thank you to all who engaged, attended & contributed. #AHRC #GreenTransition #DesignResearch #Collaboration #Innovation #Impact
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Helping businesses, projects and programmes to achieve green transition through design innovation and strategic partnerships.
3wSo glad you could join us, it was lovely to see you Imogen.